Advances in Laser Technologies for the Manufacturing Industries

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Scope and Methodology

• Overview
• Scope of the Research Service
• Research Methodology

Key Research Findings

• Technology Snapshot
• Key Technologies and Innovations
• Analyst Insights

2. LASER TECHNOLOGY PRIMER

Technology Snapshot

• Technology Features and Benefits
• Parameters to be Considered during Laser Material Processing

Technology Analysis

• Fibers Lasers versus Solid-State Lasers
• High-Power Lasers Available for Material Processing
• Laser Material Processing versus Conventional Manufacturing Technologies

3. LASER TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS OVERVIEW

Applications Viewpoint

• General Application Areas
• New Advances in Laser Applications

Assessment of Application Areas

• Fashion and Apparels Industries
• Laser Micromanufacturing
• Laser Cleaning
• Rubber Manufacturing
• Medical Device Manufacturing

4. TECHNOLOGY IMPACT AND ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

Technology Impact Analysis

• Current and Future Trends
• Technology Roadmap

Technology Adoption Factor Analysis

• Technology Drivers
• Technology Challenges

5. GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS

Developments at the University Level

• Laser Printing of PCBs--DeMontfort University; UK
• New Type of Laser--Princeton University; NJ
• Low-Temperature Laser Processing--Penn State University; PA
• Random Number Generation Using Semiconductor Lasers--Japan
• Highly Directional Semiconductor Lasers--Collaborative Research between US and Japan
• New Theory Helps Understand Properties of Conventional and Nonconventional Lasers--Yale University; CT
• Tetrahertz Laser Source--Harvard University; MA
• Probe-Based Nanopatterning Using Lasers--Princeton University; NJ
• Measuring Ultrashot Laser Pulses--Georgia Institute of Technology; GA

Developments at the Corporate Level

• Novel Laser Beam Welding--Daimler AG; Germany
• Diffuse Laser Sensors Solve Manufacturing Problems--Contrinex AG Industrial Electronics; Switzerland
• 2D Laser Cutting System--Mazak Optronics Corp.; IL

6. STRATEGIC ANALYSIS AND WORLDWIDE INNOVATIONS ASSESSMENT

Strategic Analysis

• Growth Analysis
• Appropriation of Laser Technology by SMEs

Worldwide Innovations Assessment

• Japan
• China
• UK
• USA

7. PATENT ANALYSIS AND KEY CONTACTS

Patent Analysis

• Recent Patents
• Patent Analysis--US

Key Contacts

• Research Contacts
• Corporate Contacts

8. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

Database Tables

• Machine Tools Production--Worldwide (2003 to 2013)
• Number of Manufacturing Enterprises--Worldwide (2002 to 2012)
• Industry Contribution to GDP--Worldwide (2002 to 2012)
• Services Contribution to GDP--Worldwide (2002 to 2012)
• Total Manufacturing